CME Business Opportunities
Business opportunities: they are at the core of every successful company. That's why CME is committed to delivering members direct access to the services and expertise you need to compete and win in both domestic and global markets.
“The question isn't whether you can afford to join; it’s whether you can afford not to. Membership in CME
gives you the access, expertise, services and knowledge that you cannot get from any other association in Canada.” – Jake Tamminga, President, JAY-LOR® International (Orton, ON)
Canada's Industry Benefits Program
Profit by association. That's what Canada's Industry Benefits Program is all about. We connect Canadian manufacturers and exporters from coast-to-coast with the best products and best services – all at the best prices. Become a member and start saving today.
Trade Missions
CME partners with industry associations in foreign markets, international trade offices and affiliated associations in Canada to equip members with the tools and knowledge to expand into new markets. For more information, contact Jean-Michel Laurin, vice president, global business policy, CME.
Partner With Us
CME is dedicated providing its members unparalleled access to the services, business opportunities, strategic intelligence, education and networking events needed to save money, boost competitiveness, and grow in both domestic and global markets.
Upcoming Events
Are you linked in to Canada’s largest business sectors? CME provides manufacturers and exporters with opportunities to connect with top businesses, purchasers and strategic partners from across Canada. Visit our events calendar to learn more.
Additional Opportunities & Resources
CME SMART Program (Ontario Only)
Thanks to funding provided by the Government of Ontario and the Southern Ontario Development Program (FedDev Ontario), Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) has created the SMART Program to help small and medium-sized manufacturers in Ontario improve their productivity so they can compete more effectively in the global economy. Qualified projects can receive up to 50 per cent funding, to a maximum $50,000.
Industry Resource Guide
CME's Industry Resource Guide is your one-stop for the best services and best service providers, coast to coast. These companies are preferred CME partners, and provide an elite suite of solutions specifically for manufacturers and exporters.
Public and Private Sector Procurement
From the recently-announced $33 billion National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy to supply chain opportunities in the Canadian resources sector, CME has the connections and insight you need to grow your business. For more information, contact Martin Lavoie, director of manufacturing competitiveness and innovation policy, CME, at martin.lavoie@cme-mec.ca.
Global Country Reports
Take your business around the world with confidence. These reports provide helpful information on the current business environment in various countries throughout North America, Asia and everywhere in between. They are designed to assist companies in doing business and establishing effective banking arrangements.
EDC Global Insights
CME is proud to partner with Export Development Canada (EDC) to bring you the innovative financing, insurance and risk management solutions you need to expand your international business. But for most companies, success doesn't happen overnight. It requires strategic planning, time, and – perhaps most importantly – valuable insight from experts who know both the challenges and opportunities of investing abroad. That's why CME has joined forces with EDC to bring you EDC Global Insights: your source for key intelligence, market information and trade services.
The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service
Market reports from the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service provide a detailed analysis of industry sectors that enable businesses to take advantage of the right opportunities abroad. With more than 600 reports available free of charge, users can sort by sector or region to access the most applicable information at the click of a button.
